Mike Fratto

June 23, 2017

Application defined networking's top-down approach is the next big wave in virtualized environments. Get on board or get left behind.

Networking

IBM's New OpenFlow Controller Priced for Deep Pockets

October 04, 2012

IBM continues its SDN push with a new Programmable Network Controller. The software supports OpenFlow 1.0 and can control up to 100 switches, but pricing seems to target service providers...

IaaS Is a Stepping-Stone on the Path to PaaS

September 27, 2012

IaaS shouldn't be the end goal--enterprises should reach for PaaS and more dynamic cloud computing models. Start the transition by demanding applications written for the cloud.

Private Clouds Will Change IT Jobs, Not Eliminate Them

September 18, 2012

Forget the technical issues in building a private cloud. You can solve those. Help your staff overcome fear and resistance to change so your project can move forward.

F5 Cozies Up to VMware; Clears Up Two VMware View Shortcomings

September 04, 2012

F5 joins VMware's Ready Program for Networking and Security, making all of its Big-IP application services available to vCloud Director and becoming a critical component for unlocking the...

VMware Previews Impressive Mobile Offering With Horizon Suite

August 29, 2012

BYOD support is often about what users can't do. VMware's Horizon Suite focuses on what users can do. The preview of the alpha stage software combines good user experience with enterprise...

VMworld Has VXLAN Winning the Network Overlay War

August 29, 2012

Several vendors, including VMware, showed VXLAN implementations with vSphere. That's a good start for a new protocol, and with VMware's backing we'll see even greater support coming up.

EMC's VFCache Now Supports vMotion and Deduplication

August 28, 2012

Prior to vSphere 5.1, vMotion and server-side SSD caches weren't compatible. Now, cache-hungry apps can be made mobile, too. Here's how EMC's VFCache works with vMotion.

VMworld: Brocade Announces Support for VXLAN

August 28, 2012

Brocade announces support for VMware’s preferred networking overlay protocol. Learn more about the ADX Series.

License Changes, Backup Software, Spin out: VMware Rumors Settled next Week

August 24, 2012

VMworld kicks off in San Francisco next week: What does the vendor have in store? What do its partners and competitors have planned?

Rackspace Private Cloud: Instant OpenStack

August 16, 2012

Rackspace's Private Cloud is a free distribution of the same software the company runs in its own data centers. Optional commercial support is also available. Here's what's inside.

HP Catches Up With Cisco on Private Cloud Networking

August 16, 2012

HP enhances its FlexFabric data center networking with Multitenant Device Context and Ethernet Virtual Interconnect, its answers to Cisco's OTV and VDC. Learn more about how they compare.

Networking

VMware's SDN Strategy Is No Threat to Cisco, Juniper or Anyone Else

August 07, 2012

VMware has purchased Nicira--but Cisco, HP and Juniper shouldn't worry about the company's SDN strategy. Find out why.

Rackspace Open Cloud Takes on Amazon AWS